The Next Great Lambo

A successor to the Murciélago is under development, promising more performance than ever.

Despite some delays, is still hard at work on the replacement for its long-running . We're now told we definitely won't see the car before 2012, as the Italian company is apparently determined to make this the most mind-blowing Lamborghini ever.

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A big contribution to its anticipated otherworldly performance is a dramatic cut in weight. This will be achieved through the use of an aluminum Audi Space Frame based on that of the , replacing the Murciélago's steel chassis. Other weight savings will come via a carbon-fiber bodyshell. The body also won't be as long, largely due to a significantly shorter front overhang.

Styling will continue the mid-engine wedge theme made famous by the /Diablo/, but the will be far more angular and slightly more slim-waisted than the current Murciélago. Expect more lines and creases; we're told it will look as sharp and light as it really is.

Of course, the new flagship Lamborghini will have all-wheel drive and a mid-mounted V-12, with power rumored close to 700 bhp. The weight savings and extra power mean we can expect performance to rival (or possibly exceed!) that of the exclusive $450,000 . There's also talk of a rear-drive-only version, similar in concept to the .